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We were told it was very expensive but it worked out ok for us. Staying in private accomodation was cheap and we found a really nice pizza place that cost about 10pounds for two of us to eat and a bottle litre of wine with water. Worth a visit for a few days at least. Try and make time for the...more We were told it was very expensive but it worked out ok for us. Staying in private accomodation was cheap and we found a really nice pizza place that cost about 10pounds for two of us to eat and a bottle litre of wine with water. Worth a visit for a few days at least. Try and make time for the Islands Vis is an over night stay.close

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by mag-e697296 – posted on Apr 24, 2007

3

Beach really close the old town is great for chilling out. No real waves and not a proper sand beach though. Lively night life. Friendly place. Easy to do day trips to Brac and Hvar islands by car ferry (even in low season). Just check ferry times. Sometimes they change day by day. One day Hvar...more Beach really close the old town is great for chilling out. No real waves and not a proper sand beach though. Lively night life. Friendly place. Easy to do day trips to Brac and Hvar islands by car ferry (even in low season). Just check ferry times. Sometimes they change day by day. One day Hvar 8:30 am, next day 6 am.close

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by clancycol6236 – posted on Apr 4, 2007

6

We stayed in Splt in late October. My fears were that the weather was goint to be bad, and I was cetrainly not even thinking about the possiblity to swim in the sea. But, much to my surprise, the weather was excellent, it was almost hot, and we even went swimming to the city beach. The beach is...more We stayed in Splt in late October. My fears were that the weather was goint to be bad, and I was cetrainly not even thinking about the possiblity to swim in the sea. But, much to my surprise, the weather was excellent, it was almost hot, and we even went swimming to the city beach. The beach is very nice, the sea is really clean. As about food, do not expect a gourmet dinner there. The most common food in restaurants are fish or pizza. Both really good, but nothing special. For pizza i reccomend the F-cafe in the harbour area. And do try the Dingac wine - not too cheap, but worth the price.close

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by Joannad3061 – posted on Oct 22, 2006

7

Most people use Split as simply a launching point for visitng Croatia's other island, but the city is definitely well worth a few days of exploration. There are plenty of shops in and around the Diocletian palace, which also provides the setting for one fantastic bar/pub crawl (check out...more Most people use Split as simply a launching point for visitng Croatia's other island, but the city is definitely well worth a few days of exploration. There are plenty of shops in and around the Diocletian palace, which also provides the setting for one fantastic bar/pub crawl (check out details in the lastest Time Out Croatia Guide). The beach is also lovely with great bars and restaurants. You can easily enjoy a full seafood meal with starter and plenty of wine plus desert for under £20. If you're travelling from the UK, this will seem like great value holiday.close

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by ashley3919 – posted on Sep 24, 2006

2

awesome weather even at the end of September, though the sea was a bit cold. Lots of islands to see by ferry, and a few nice beaches nearby... you have to look quite hard for cheap food though... also, don't make the mistake of wearing any football clothing that isn't from Split -...more awesome weather even at the end of September, though the sea was a bit cold. Lots of islands to see by ferry, and a few nice beaches nearby... you have to look quite hard for cheap food though... also, don't make the mistake of wearing any football clothing that isn't from Split - hardline fans...close

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by Eer104 – posted on Sep 21, 2006

13

OK as an arrival or departure city, but not a lot to see in the actual town (other than Diocletian's Palace, which you could do in an hour or two). It's a pretty dodgy town at night time too - especially along the side of the harbour where the bus and train stations are. I'd...more OK as an arrival or departure city, but not a lot to see in the actual town (other than Diocletian's Palace, which you could do in an hour or two). It's a pretty dodgy town at night time too - especially along the side of the harbour where the bus and train stations are. I'd recommend that you spend as little time there as possible and maximise your time in Dubrovnik and the islands.close

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by Gsmib – posted on Sep 8, 2006

2

If you like your coastal towns Split is the place to go. If it`s just to get away from the big cities or to simply take in the coast. It is very much situated on the Adriatic with the beach and harbour as a focal point. But in no way is the city a resort, everything is done at such a relaxed pace...more If you like your coastal towns Split is the place to go. If it`s just to get away from the big cities or to simply take in the coast. It is very much situated on the Adriatic with the beach and harbour as a focal point. But in no way is the city a resort, everything is done at such a relaxed pace and on the whole most of locals are friendly. It is easy to get around, it will take a day maybe a day and half to get used to how the city is laid out. But once you do relaxation is guaranted.close

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by robin9686 – posted on Aug 30, 2006

5

I visited Split for the first time and i was quite disappointed. my accommodation was nice and clean but the city is pretty boring. there are basicly no beaches, they are rocky and very very small. We've found two disco by the sea, probably the only funny places in that town. The historical...more I visited Split for the first time and i was quite disappointed. my accommodation was nice and clean but the city is pretty boring. there are basicly no beaches, they are rocky and very very small. We've found two disco by the sea, probably the only funny places in that town. The historical centre is ok but i think that there are so many better places to go to in europe.close

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by marmal79 – posted on Aug 12, 2006

5

The old town of Split is filled with architectural anachronisms - a 1400 BC Spinx outside an Roman temple turned into a medieval cathedral surrounded by houses from all ages until now, inside a roman city wall dotted with TV-antennae... The ruins of Salona, the old Roman capital, are worth...more The old town of Split is filled with architectural anachronisms - a 1400 BC Spinx outside an Roman temple turned into a medieval cathedral surrounded by houses from all ages until now, inside a roman city wall dotted with TV-antennae... The ruins of Salona, the old Roman capital, are worth checking out too. For some reason the restaurant area by the sea smells of sewage - not very appetizing. Gradska Kavana further into the town was pretty okay though. The town is a bit less obviously touristy and unified than Dubrovnik, but also less friendly.close

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by kiwibird – posted on Aug 5, 2006

6

The fish dishes at the restaraunts seemed fairly expensive considering it was a fishing port. The prices were by the kilo so it was impossible to know how much it really cost until the bill arrived. Make sure you dont just sit on the beach and discover the old town a few hours before you are due...more The fish dishes at the restaraunts seemed fairly expensive considering it was a fishing port. The prices were by the kilo so it was impossible to know how much it really cost until the bill arrived. Make sure you dont just sit on the beach and discover the old town a few hours before you are due to leave!close

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by Hendor9212 – posted on Jul 24, 2006

30